Extension
Tracking Statewide Trail Use with the CT Trail Census
A leading-edge program gains insights into use on some of CT’s most impressive assets
August 13, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
The Garden Help Desk You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Office can address an array of gardening questions about plant health, insects, diseases, when to do routine maintenance like pruning and fertilizing, and even how to start a garden
August 11, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Turfgrass Field Day Unites UConn Researchers, Industry Professionals
Over 240 members of the turfgrass industry learned about the latest research at UConn and technologies on the market
August 5, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Sick Plants? UConn’s Plant Diagnostic Laboratory Can Help
"If plants are your livelihood, or you just have a plant in your office that’s not looking so hot, we’re here to help you, and we’re really excited to do it.”
August 4, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Cyclospora
Cases of the foodborne illness caused by the parasite have been in the news. UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthy
July 29, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaya, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Lessons from the Collinsville Pollinator Trail on Managing Invasive Plants
A group of dedicated volunteers worked together to manage invasive plants in their community
July 28, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
I Love CT, But It’s the Season of the Ticks
Stick Season has nothing on Tick Season. UConn experts share insights about how this year is shaping up
July 22, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Deep Roots
Worthley is working in partnership with the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities and its America 250 Connecticut program to distribute the the 100-or-so baby white oak tree seedlings, many the direct descendants of the original Charter Oak, to community partners around the state later this year
July 13, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance, and Izzy Harris
Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Niño and Beyond
As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, UConn Extension experts offer guidance to prepare for any storm
July 9, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
What’s in Your Soil? UConn Lab Has Answers
Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low-cost testing
July 6, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources